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Boasts the largest continental Magellanic penguin colony, with around 1 million birds. Visitors can walk among penguins, visit the interpretive center, and combine tours with whale watching. Boardwalks and visitor facilities support tourism. Best visited during breeding season from September to March.
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Home to the world's rarest yellow-eyed penguins, with private reserves focusing on conservation. Activities include hide viewing, attending conservation talks, and combining tours with albatross watching. Conservation-focused facilities are present. Peak season is August to March, but open year-round.
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Urban penguin colony with breakwater colony viewing and volunteer guides. Best experienced with sunset viewing. Urban infrastructure supports visitors. Best season October to March.
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Hosts desert-adapted penguins with the Halifax Island colony. Visitors can take boat trips along the coastal diamond coast. Remote with limited infrastructure but accessible year-round.
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French territory hosting millions of King penguins. Accessible only by expedition cruises. No tourism facilities. Best visited November to March.
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Known for little blue penguins, the world's smallest, and the rare yellow-eyed penguins. Visitors can enjoy evening parades, nesting boxes, and daytime hide viewing. Infrastructure includes purpose-built viewing stands. Peak season is September to February but open year-round.
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Home to 7 penguin species with pristine wilderness and the largest colonies. Key experiences include Zodiac landings, viewing Emperor, Adelie, Gentoo, and Chinstrap penguins, and visiting research stations. Tourism infrastructure is limited to expedition ships with no permanent facilities. Best visited during the Antarctic summer (November-March).
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Home to the Ballestas Islands, known as the "Poor Man's Galapagos," hosting Humboldt penguins. Activities include boat tours to see sea lions and guano birds. Established tourism boating facilities are present. Best visited year-round, especially December to March.
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